There’s an old expression that goes, “Some days you get the bear, and some days the bear gets you. ”Here at Chatterbox we often discuss tolerance, diligence, patience, understanding, resources …

Trepidation. The word is more intriguing when we associate it with “intrepid.” The world is filled with those of us who are not intrepid. What separates those who “do” from those who …

This coming Wednesday is Flag Day here in America.Most of us have heard of it, but what is it? It’s a day of commemoration but not an actual holiday. Signed into law in 1949 simply to honor the …

If one objection from one parent can remove one book from one school, can one objection from one parent remove every book from one school? The answer, theoretically, is “Yes.” In theory, one …

Chatterbox is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. I confess, “Forrest Gump” wasn’t my box of chocolates; I couldn’t get through it, but it birthed some …

Most average people disapprove of the proliferation and hypocrisy of photoshopping models’ and celebrities’ wrinkles, pimples, and body flab. Years ago, we talked about airbrushing photos, …

This coming weekend, we have two special days.Yes, one is Mother’s Day. The day itself has a great history we discussed once, but we’ve done many columns on the day itself. As a mother of four, I …